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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,356, 479,351.28 and 196,449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,356, 479,351.28 and 196,449.76 is: 271,100.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,356 : 479,351.28 = 196,449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,356/479,351.28 = 196,449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,356x = 479,351.28 × 196,449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,356x = 94,168,443,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,168,443,911.69/347,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,100.67

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